This book contains 51 papers covering the past eight years (1999-2006) of research on object detection, collision warning, and collision avoidance. Topics covered include: Parking aids Target tracking with cameras Sensor combinations Blind spot detection Imager chips Lane tracking Lane and road departure warning Sensor fusion Intersection collision warning Front- and rear-end crash avoidance Automatic collision avoidance systems Braking systems for collision avoidance Driver-vehicle interface requirements The book also includes editor Ronald K. Jurgen's introduction ("New Sensors Are Key") and a concluding section looking at future trends and needs in important areas such as driver assistance, human factors, and automotive electronics.